"visit the casemates"
Menen Things to Do Tip by wandeljp

The city was fortified in 1679 by order of King Louis XIV of France, but the (remains of) the current walls date back to 1817 (period under Dutch domination)

Under these defences, the casemates (bunkers) are a part of the fortifications. They are places covered, vaulted ceiling,in bricks here, allowing defenders to store food, ammunition, and so on.. A large layer of ground cover to soften the impact of projectiles.

The inhabitants of the Menen employed it during the last 2 wars as shelter. The bunkers whose visit is possible today are located next to the swimming pool. They are part of one (the Lys) of the eleven bastions that protected the city.

The visit is free every first Sunday of the month from May until September from 2 pm to 6 pm. Information: +32 56 53023063 or www.menen.be